It has been almost a year and a half since the pandemic started. A time in which our lives changed, and we had adapted to a new reality. For instance, it allowed us to slow down in our day-to-day life, giving us more time to enjoy and get closer to those we have around and with whom we share every day. In most cases, the family was the reason to push us forward, our main and closest point of support. But the truth is that the pandemic not only brought us that reunion with ourselves and with those who were by our side, it also made us more empathetic.
Now our concern went beyond the close circle and spread to many places, wherever we had a family member or a friend. We were also affected by anything that could happen to them, health or financially, and if possible, we would lend them a hand to help them. We began to feel that we were more connected, even though the distances were long.
One of the things that the pandemic has not been able to take away from us is our need to connect with others. We pledge to be in contact with the world. We need physical contact and social interaction. Thus, traveling is a way to achieve that, disconnect from the routine, and open up to the world. That’s because traveling links us to the positive side of life and makes us good people.
At some point, we thought that taking a trip, long or short, would be practically impossible. But here we go again, fulfilling our dreams. We have realized that life is too short! We want to live now and enjoy it with those we love the most, family or friends, and traveling is, by far, the best option for living our life.
Traveling is as essential as studying or working; it is a way to learn and grow. It is an inspiration for the soul and peace for our mind, as well as beneficial for our health. Science says it lowers cortisol levels, and we could even prevent a heart attack. When we travel, we get to know other places, other cultures, and other people. And it is that we CONTACT (a crucial word these days) with the world, nature, and cultures. We strengthen ties with those who accompany us on this adventure, and if we travel alone, we will most likely make friends. And, who knows, we might even meet our better half.
Traveling changes our lives and even the way we see the world. It is a unique and non-transferable experience. It always ends up letting us feel happy, with lots of stories and adventures to share and, indeed, the desire to repeat the travel experience.
From our side, we are proud to have been able to help more than 3,000 people, even amid this pandemic, to travel again. We are happy to see travelers reconnect with nature, live new adventures, and return home with a smile on their faces and suitcases full of experiences from a place as magical as the Enchanted Islands. Last but not least, we all need to remember that:
“It is not the destination where you end up but the mishaps and memories you create along the way.” Penelope Riley